Russia-India-China (RIC) Dialogue Returns to Diplomatic Conversation
The Russia-India-China (RIC) dialogue has re-entered diplomatic discussions, though it has not formally restarted and no summit is currently scheduled. In 2025, Moscow advocated for the revival of the RIC format. India responded with a cautious but open stance, indicating that any meeting would need to be arranged in a "mutually convenient manner." China expressed its willingness to maintain communication with both Russia and India regarding trilateral cooperation, with Russian President Vladimir Putin also recently addressing the subject.
The Russia-India-China (RIC) dialogue has become a topic of diplomatic conversation once again. Despite this renewed discussion, the format has not been formally restarted, and there are currently no summits on the horizon.
In 2025, Moscow made efforts to push for the revival of the RIC format. India, in response, stated that any potential meeting would need to be organized in a "mutually convenient manner," a formula indicating cautious openness.
China has also expressed its position, stating a willingness to maintain communication with both Russia and India concerning trilateral cooperation. Russian President Vladimir Putin recently spoke on the matter this month.
According to the South China Morning Post, these signals suggest a re-emerging interest in the RIC dialogue.
